Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A PIECE OF DIPLOMACY When Lucy, radiant in her own happiness, entered her aunt's room, she was surprised to find that all Ellen's recent anger had apparently vanished, and that she had dropped into a lethargic mood from which it was difficult to rouse her.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading A PIECE OF DIPLOMACY When Lucy, radiant in her own happiness, entered her aunt's room, she was surprised to find that all Ellen's recent anger had apparently vanished, and that she had dropped into a lethargic mood from which it was difficult to rouse her.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading It was not so much that the elder woman was out of temper--that was to be expected--as that she seemed to be turning over in her mind some problem which was either unsolved or unpleasant, and which knitted her brow into a web of wrinkles, forcing her lips together with an ominous curl.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading A PIECE OF DIPLOMACY When Lucy, radiant in her own happiness, entered her aunt's room, she was surprised to find that all Ellen's recent anger had apparently vanished, and that she had dropped into a lethargic mood from which it was difficult to rouse her.

a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance

From this reading A PIECE OF DIPLOMACY When Lucy, radiant in her own happiness, entered her aunt's room, she was surprised to find that all Ellen's recent anger had apparently vanished, and that she had dropped into a lethargic mood from which it was difficult to rouse her.

from appearances alone

From this reading A PIECE OF DIPLOMACY When Lucy, radiant in her own happiness, entered her aunt's room, she was surprised to find that all Ellen's recent anger had apparently vanished, and that she had dropped into a lethargic mood from which it was difficult to rouse her.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading "How are you feeling to-day, Aunt Ellen?" she at last inquired with courageous effort.

the act of arranging and adapting a piece of music

From this reading Lucy, who stood at the table arranging a vase of freshly gathered pansies, furtively studied the invalid's sullen reverie.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading It was not so much that the elder woman was out of temper--that was to be expected--as that she seemed to be turning over in her mind some problem which was either unsolved or unpleasant, and which knitted her brow into a web of wrinkles, forcing her lips together with an ominous curl.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Lucy, who stood at the table arranging a vase of freshly gathered pansies, furtively studied the invalid's sullen reverie.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading "How are you feeling to-day, Aunt Ellen?" she at last inquired with courageous effort.

possessive form of “aunt” — the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading A PIECE OF DIPLOMACY When Lucy, radiant in her own happiness, entered her aunt's room, she was surprised to find that all Ellen's recent anger had apparently vanished, and that she had dropped into a lethargic mood from which it was difficult to rouse her.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading It was not so much that the elder woman was out of temper--that was to be expected--as that she seemed to be turning over in her mind some problem which was either unsolved or unpleasant, and which knitted her brow into a web of wrinkles, forcing her lips together with an ominous curl.

the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading It was not so much that the elder woman was out of temper--that was to be expected--as that she seemed to be turning over in her mind some problem which was either unsolved or unpleasant, and which knitted her brow into a web of wrinkles, forcing her lips together with an ominous curl.

possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching

From this reading "How are you feeling to-day, Aunt Ellen?" she at last inquired with courageous effort.

form a curl, curve, or kink

From this reading It was not so much that the elder woman was out of temper--that was to be expected--as that she seemed to be turning over in her mind some problem which was either unsolved or unpleasant, and which knitted her brow into a web of wrinkles, forcing her lips together with an ominous curl.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading "No different."

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading A PIECE OF DIPLOMACY When Lucy, radiant in her own happiness, entered her aunt's room, she was surprised to find that all Ellen's recent anger had apparently vanished, and that she had dropped into a lethargic mood from which it was difficult to rouse her.

negotiation between nations

From this reading A PIECE OF DIPLOMACY When Lucy, radiant in her own happiness, entered her aunt's room, she was surprised to find that all Ellen's recent anger had apparently vanished, and that she had dropped into a lethargic mood from which it was difficult to rouse her.

inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground

From this reading A PIECE OF DIPLOMACY When Lucy, radiant in her own happiness, entered her aunt's room, she was surprised to find that all Ellen's recent anger had apparently vanished, and that she had dropped into a lethargic mood from which it was difficult to rouse her.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading "How are you feeling to-day, Aunt Ellen?" she at last inquired with courageous effort.

one or the other of two

From this reading It was not so much that the elder woman was out of temper--that was to be expected--as that she seemed to be turning over in her mind some problem which was either unsolved or unpleasant, and which knitted her brow into a web of wrinkles, forcing her lips together with an ominous curl.

a person who is older than you are

From this reading It was not so much that the elder woman was out of temper--that was to be expected--as that she seemed to be turning over in her mind some problem which was either unsolved or unpleasant, and which knitted her brow into a web of wrinkles, forcing her lips together with an ominous curl.

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From this reading "How are you feeling to-day, Aunt Ellen?" she at last inquired with courageous effort.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A PIECE OF DIPLOMACY When Lucy, radiant in her own happiness, entered her aunt's room, she was surprised to find that all Ellen's recent anger had apparently vanished, and that she had dropped into a lethargic mood from which it was difficult to rouse her.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading A PIECE OF DIPLOMACY When Lucy, radiant in her own happiness, entered her aunt's room, she was surprised to find that all Ellen's recent anger had apparently vanished, and that she had dropped into a lethargic mood from which it was difficult to rouse her.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading It was not so much that the elder woman was out of temper--that was to be expected--as that she seemed to be turning over in her mind some problem which was either unsolved or unpleasant, and which knitted her brow into a web of wrinkles, forcing her lips together with an ominous curl.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading "How are you feeling to-day, Aunt Ellen?" she at last inquired with courageous effort.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading A PIECE OF DIPLOMACY When Lucy, radiant in her own happiness, entered her aunt's room, she was surprised to find that all Ellen's recent anger had apparently vanished, and that she had dropped into a lethargic mood from which it was difficult to rouse her.

-ing form of “force” — to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means

From this reading It was not so much that the elder woman was out of temper--that was to be expected--as that she seemed to be turning over in her mind some problem which was either unsolved or unpleasant, and which knitted her brow into a web of wrinkles, forcing her lips together with an ominous curl.

very recently

From this reading Lucy, who stood at the table arranging a vase of freshly gathered pansies, furtively studied the invalid's sullen reverie.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A PIECE OF DIPLOMACY When Lucy, radiant in her own happiness, entered her aunt's room, she was surprised to find that all Ellen's recent anger had apparently vanished, and that she had dropped into a lethargic mood from which it was difficult to rouse her.

in a furtive manner

From this reading Lucy, who stood at the table arranging a vase of freshly gathered pansies, furtively studied the invalid's sullen reverie.

brought together in one place

From this reading Lucy, who stood at the table arranging a vase of freshly gathered pansies, furtively studied the invalid's sullen reverie.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading A PIECE OF DIPLOMACY When Lucy, radiant in her own happiness, entered her aunt's room, she was surprised to find that all Ellen's recent anger had apparently vanished, and that she had dropped into a lethargic mood from which it was difficult to rouse her.

state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy

From this reading A PIECE OF DIPLOMACY When Lucy, radiant in her own happiness, entered her aunt's room, she was surprised to find that all Ellen's recent anger had apparently vanished, and that she had dropped into a lethargic mood from which it was difficult to rouse her.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading A PIECE OF DIPLOMACY When Lucy, radiant in her own happiness, entered her aunt's room, she was surprised to find that all Ellen's recent anger had apparently vanished, and that she had dropped into a lethargic mood from which it was difficult to rouse her.

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From this reading "How are you feeling to-day, Aunt Ellen?" she at last inquired with courageous effort.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading A PIECE OF DIPLOMACY When Lucy, radiant in her own happiness, entered her aunt's room, she was surprised to find that all Ellen's recent anger had apparently vanished, and that she had dropped into a lethargic mood from which it was difficult to rouse her.

past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from

From this reading "How are you feeling to-day, Aunt Ellen?" she at last inquired with courageous effort.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading A PIECE OF DIPLOMACY When Lucy, radiant in her own happiness, entered her aunt's room, she was surprised to find that all Ellen's recent anger had apparently vanished, and that she had dropped into a lethargic mood from which it was difficult to rouse her.

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From this reading Lucy, who stood at the table arranging a vase of freshly gathered pansies, furtively studied the invalid's sullen reverie.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A PIECE OF DIPLOMACY When Lucy, radiant in her own happiness, entered her aunt's room, she was surprised to find that all Ellen's recent anger had apparently vanished, and that she had dropped into a lethargic mood from which it was difficult to rouse her.

made by intertwining threads in a series of connected loops rather than by weaving

From this reading It was not so much that the elder woman was out of temper--that was to be expected--as that she seemed to be turning over in her mind some problem which was either unsolved or unpleasant, and which knitted her brow into a web of wrinkles, forcing her lips together with an ominous curl.

immediately past

From this reading "How are you feeling to-day, Aunt Ellen?" she at last inquired with courageous effort.

deficient in alertness or activity

From this reading A PIECE OF DIPLOMACY When Lucy, radiant in her own happiness, entered her aunt's room, she was surprised to find that all Ellen's recent anger had apparently vanished, and that she had dropped into a lethargic mood from which it was difficult to rouse her.

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading It was not so much that the elder woman was out of temper--that was to be expected--as that she seemed to be turning over in her mind some problem which was either unsolved or unpleasant, and which knitted her brow into a web of wrinkles, forcing her lips together with an ominous curl.

incomplete skeleton of female found in eastern Ethiopia in 1974

From this reading A PIECE OF DIPLOMACY When Lucy, radiant in her own happiness, entered her aunt's room, she was surprised to find that all Ellen's recent anger had apparently vanished, and that she had dropped into a lethargic mood from which it was difficult to rouse her.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading It was not so much that the elder woman was out of temper--that was to be expected--as that she seemed to be turning over in her mind some problem which was either unsolved or unpleasant, and which knitted her brow into a web of wrinkles, forcing her lips together with an ominous curl.

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading A PIECE OF DIPLOMACY When Lucy, radiant in her own happiness, entered her aunt's room, she was surprised to find that all Ellen's recent anger had apparently vanished, and that she had dropped into a lethargic mood from which it was difficult to rouse her.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading It was not so much that the elder woman was out of temper--that was to be expected--as that she seemed to be turning over in her mind some problem which was either unsolved or unpleasant, and which knitted her brow into a web of wrinkles, forcing her lips together with an ominous curl.

not any; not one

From this reading "No different."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was not so much that the elder woman was out of temper--that was to be expected--as that she seemed to be turning over in her mind some problem which was either unsolved or unpleasant, and which knitted her brow into a web of wrinkles, forcing her lips together with an ominous curl.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A PIECE OF DIPLOMACY When Lucy, radiant in her own happiness, entered her aunt's room, she was surprised to find that all Ellen's recent anger had apparently vanished, and that she had dropped into a lethargic mood from which it was difficult to rouse her.

threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments

From this reading It was not so much that the elder woman was out of temper--that was to be expected--as that she seemed to be turning over in her mind some problem which was either unsolved or unpleasant, and which knitted her brow into a web of wrinkles, forcing her lips together with an ominous curl.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It was not so much that the elder woman was out of temper--that was to be expected--as that she seemed to be turning over in her mind some problem which was either unsolved or unpleasant, and which knitted her brow into a web of wrinkles, forcing her lips together with an ominous curl.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading It was not so much that the elder woman was out of temper--that was to be expected--as that she seemed to be turning over in her mind some problem which was either unsolved or unpleasant, and which knitted her brow into a web of wrinkles, forcing her lips together with an ominous curl.

above and across; more than

From this reading It was not so much that the elder woman was out of temper--that was to be expected--as that she seemed to be turning over in her mind some problem which was either unsolved or unpleasant, and which knitted her brow into a web of wrinkles, forcing her lips together with an ominous curl.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading A PIECE OF DIPLOMACY When Lucy, radiant in her own happiness, entered her aunt's room, she was surprised to find that all Ellen's recent anger had apparently vanished, and that she had dropped into a lethargic mood from which it was difficult to rouse her.

plural of “pansy” — large-flowered garden plant derived chiefly from the wild pansy of Europe and having velvety petals of various colors

From this reading Lucy, who stood at the table arranging a vase of freshly gathered pansies, furtively studied the invalid's sullen reverie.

a separate part of a whole

From this reading A PIECE OF DIPLOMACY When Lucy, radiant in her own happiness, entered her aunt's room, she was surprised to find that all Ellen's recent anger had apparently vanished, and that she had dropped into a lethargic mood from which it was difficult to rouse her.

a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved

From this reading It was not so much that the elder woman was out of temper--that was to be expected--as that she seemed to be turning over in her mind some problem which was either unsolved or unpleasant, and which knitted her brow into a web of wrinkles, forcing her lips together with an ominous curl.

radiating or as if radiating light

From this reading A PIECE OF DIPLOMACY When Lucy, radiant in her own happiness, entered her aunt's room, she was surprised to find that all Ellen's recent anger had apparently vanished, and that she had dropped into a lethargic mood from which it was difficult to rouse her.

new

From this reading A PIECE OF DIPLOMACY When Lucy, radiant in her own happiness, entered her aunt's room, she was surprised to find that all Ellen's recent anger had apparently vanished, and that she had dropped into a lethargic mood from which it was difficult to rouse her.

absentminded dreaming while awake

From this reading Lucy, who stood at the table arranging a vase of freshly gathered pansies, furtively studied the invalid's sullen reverie.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading A PIECE OF DIPLOMACY When Lucy, radiant in her own happiness, entered her aunt's room, she was surprised to find that all Ellen's recent anger had apparently vanished, and that she had dropped into a lethargic mood from which it was difficult to rouse her.

become active

From this reading A PIECE OF DIPLOMACY When Lucy, radiant in her own happiness, entered her aunt's room, she was surprised to find that all Ellen's recent anger had apparently vanished, and that she had dropped into a lethargic mood from which it was difficult to rouse her.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading It was not so much that the elder woman was out of temper--that was to be expected--as that she seemed to be turning over in her mind some problem which was either unsolved or unpleasant, and which knitted her brow into a web of wrinkles, forcing her lips together with an ominous curl.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading A PIECE OF DIPLOMACY When Lucy, radiant in her own happiness, entered her aunt's room, she was surprised to find that all Ellen's recent anger had apparently vanished, and that she had dropped into a lethargic mood from which it was difficult to rouse her.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It was not so much that the elder woman was out of temper--that was to be expected--as that she seemed to be turning over in her mind some problem which was either unsolved or unpleasant, and which knitted her brow into a web of wrinkles, forcing her lips together with an ominous curl.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading It was not so much that the elder woman was out of temper--that was to be expected--as that she seemed to be turning over in her mind some problem which was either unsolved or unpleasant, and which knitted her brow into a web of wrinkles, forcing her lips together with an ominous curl.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Lucy, who stood at the table arranging a vase of freshly gathered pansies, furtively studied the invalid's sullen reverie.

produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation

From this reading Lucy, who stood at the table arranging a vase of freshly gathered pansies, furtively studied the invalid's sullen reverie.

showing a brooding ill humor

From this reading Lucy, who stood at the table arranging a vase of freshly gathered pansies, furtively studied the invalid's sullen reverie.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading A PIECE OF DIPLOMACY When Lucy, radiant in her own happiness, entered her aunt's room, she was surprised to find that all Ellen's recent anger had apparently vanished, and that she had dropped into a lethargic mood from which it was difficult to rouse her.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Lucy, who stood at the table arranging a vase of freshly gathered pansies, furtively studied the invalid's sullen reverie.

a sudden outburst of anger

From this reading It was not so much that the elder woman was out of temper--that was to be expected--as that she seemed to be turning over in her mind some problem which was either unsolved or unpleasant, and which knitted her brow into a web of wrinkles, forcing her lips together with an ominous curl.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A PIECE OF DIPLOMACY When Lucy, radiant in her own happiness, entered her aunt's room, she was surprised to find that all Ellen's recent anger had apparently vanished, and that she had dropped into a lethargic mood from which it was difficult to rouse her.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading It was not so much that the elder woman was out of temper--that was to be expected--as that she seemed to be turning over in her mind some problem which was either unsolved or unpleasant, and which knitted her brow into a web of wrinkles, forcing her lips together with an ominous curl.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading A PIECE OF DIPLOMACY When Lucy, radiant in her own happiness, entered her aunt's room, she was surprised to find that all Ellen's recent anger had apparently vanished, and that she had dropped into a lethargic mood from which it was difficult to rouse her.

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From this reading "How are you feeling to-day, Aunt Ellen?" she at last inquired with courageous effort.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading It was not so much that the elder woman was out of temper--that was to be expected--as that she seemed to be turning over in her mind some problem which was either unsolved or unpleasant, and which knitted her brow into a web of wrinkles, forcing her lips together with an ominous curl.

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading It was not so much that the elder woman was out of temper--that was to be expected--as that she seemed to be turning over in her mind some problem which was either unsolved or unpleasant, and which knitted her brow into a web of wrinkles, forcing her lips together with an ominous curl.

offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness

From this reading It was not so much that the elder woman was out of temper--that was to be expected--as that she seemed to be turning over in her mind some problem which was either unsolved or unpleasant, and which knitted her brow into a web of wrinkles, forcing her lips together with an ominous curl.

not solved

From this reading It was not so much that the elder woman was out of temper--that was to be expected--as that she seemed to be turning over in her mind some problem which was either unsolved or unpleasant, and which knitted her brow into a web of wrinkles, forcing her lips together with an ominous curl.

having passed out of existence

From this reading A PIECE OF DIPLOMACY When Lucy, radiant in her own happiness, entered her aunt's room, she was surprised to find that all Ellen's recent anger had apparently vanished, and that she had dropped into a lethargic mood from which it was difficult to rouse her.

an open jar of glass or porcelain used as an ornament or to hold flowers

From this reading Lucy, who stood at the table arranging a vase of freshly gathered pansies, furtively studied the invalid's sullen reverie.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading A PIECE OF DIPLOMACY When Lucy, radiant in her own happiness, entered her aunt's room, she was surprised to find that all Ellen's recent anger had apparently vanished, and that she had dropped into a lethargic mood from which it was difficult to rouse her.

an intricate network suggesting something that was formed by weaving or interweaving

From this reading It was not so much that the elder woman was out of temper--that was to be expected--as that she seemed to be turning over in her mind some problem which was either unsolved or unpleasant, and which knitted her brow into a web of wrinkles, forcing her lips together with an ominous curl.

at the time that

From this reading A PIECE OF DIPLOMACY When Lucy, radiant in her own happiness, entered her aunt's room, she was surprised to find that all Ellen's recent anger had apparently vanished, and that she had dropped into a lethargic mood from which it was difficult to rouse her.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading A PIECE OF DIPLOMACY When Lucy, radiant in her own happiness, entered her aunt's room, she was surprised to find that all Ellen's recent anger had apparently vanished, and that she had dropped into a lethargic mood from which it was difficult to rouse her.

which person or people

From this reading Lucy, who stood at the table arranging a vase of freshly gathered pansies, furtively studied the invalid's sullen reverie.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was not so much that the elder woman was out of temper--that was to be expected--as that she seemed to be turning over in her mind some problem which was either unsolved or unpleasant, and which knitted her brow into a web of wrinkles, forcing her lips together with an ominous curl.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading It was not so much that the elder woman was out of temper--that was to be expected--as that she seemed to be turning over in her mind some problem which was either unsolved or unpleasant, and which knitted her brow into a web of wrinkles, forcing her lips together with an ominous curl.

plural of “wrinkle” — a slight depression or fold in the smoothness of a surface

From this reading It was not so much that the elder woman was out of temper--that was to be expected--as that she seemed to be turning over in her mind some problem which was either unsolved or unpleasant, and which knitted her brow into a web of wrinkles, forcing her lips together with an ominous curl.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "How are you feeling to-day, Aunt Ellen?" she at last inquired with courageous effort.